@jim_hietala Q2: Well instrumented IT environments generate lots of data, and SIEM/audit tools will have to be managers of this #BigData #ogchat

@dustinkirkland @theopengroup Ideally #bigdata platforms will support #tokenization natively, or else appdevs will have to write it into apps #ogChat

Q3 Most #BigData stacks have no built in #security. What does this mean for securing #BigData? #ogChat

The lack of built-in security hoists a target on the Big Data. While not all enterprise data is sensitive, housing it insecurely runs the risk of compromise. Furthermore, security solutions not only need to be effective, but also scalable as data will continue to get bigger.

@dustinkirkland @AdrianLane #ogChat Agreed, this is where certifications and partnerships between the 3rd party and #bigdata vendor are essential.

Q4 How is the industry dealing with the social and ethical uses of consumer data gathered via #BigData? #ogChat #privacy

Participants agreed that the industry needs to improve when it comes to dealing with the social and ethical used of consumer data gathered through Big Data. If the data is easily accessible, hackers will be attracted. No matter what, the cost of a breach is far greater than any preventative solution.

@dustinkirkland Q4. #ogChat Sadly, not well enough. The recent Instagram uproar was well publicized but such abuse of social media rights happens every day.

@TheTonyBradley @dustinkirkland True. But, they’ll buy the startups, and take it to market. Fortune 500 companies don’t like to play with newbies. #ogChat

@editingwhiz Disagree with this: Fortune 500s don’t like to play with newbies. We’re seeing that if the IT works, name recognition irrelevant. #ogchat

@elinormills @editingwhiz @thetonybradley ‘hacker’ covers lot of ground, so i would say depends on context. some of my best friends are hackers #ogchat

@Dana_Gardner Q4 If privacy is a big issue, hacktivism may crop up. Power of #BigData can also make it socially onerous. #data #security #ogChat

@dustinkirkland Q4. The cost of a breach is far greater than the cost (monetary or reputation) of any security solution. Don’t risk it. #ogChat

Q5 What lessons from basic #datasecurity and #cloud #security can be implemented in #BigData security? #ogChat

The principles are the same, just on a larger scale. The biggest risks come from cutting corners due to the size and complexity of the data gathered. As hackers (like Anonymous) get better, so does security regardless of the data size.

@TheTonyBradley Q5. Again, data is data. The best practices for securing and protecting it stay the same–just on a more massive #BigData scale. #ogChat

@Dana_Gardner Q5 Remember, this is in many ways unchartered territory so expect the unexpected. Count on it. #BigData #data #security #ogChat

@NadhanAtHP A5 @theopengroup – Security Testing is even more vital when it comes to #BigData and Information #ogChat

@TheTonyBradley Q5. Anonymous has proven time and again that most existing data security is trivial. Need better protection for #BigData. #ogChat

Q6 What are some best practices for securing #BigData? What are orgs doing now, and what will orgs be doing 2-3 years from now? #ogChat

While some argued encrypting everything is the key, and others encouraged pressure on big data providers, most agreed that a multi-step security infrastructure is necessary. It’s not just the data that needs to be secured, but also the transportation and analysis processes.

@Technodad If you don’t establish trust with data source, you need to assume data needs verification, cleanup before it is used for decisions. #ogChat

A big thank you to all the participants who made this such a great discussion!

Patricia Donovan is Vice President, Membership & Events, at The Open Group and a member of its executive management team. In this role she is involved in determining the company’s strategic direction and policy as well as the overall management of that business area. Patricia joined The Open Group in 1988 and has played a key role in the organization’s evolution, development and growth since then. She also oversees the company’s marketing, conferences and member meetings. She is based in the U.S.

3 responses to “#ogChat Summary – Big Data and Security”

Thank you for the summary of the insightful Tweet Jam. The key message I got out of it as a participant was “Protecting Data is Good. Protecting Information Generated from Big Data is Priceless”. I am sure even Big Data would agree in principle: http://bit.ly/VfTbbr